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Habergham & Ightenhill

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About

Habergham and Ightenhill form a primarily residential district on the eastern side of Burnley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from older terraced streets to more modern developments, set along roads that follow the gentle slopes of the local landscape. It serves as a quiet neighbourhood for the town, with several local schools and community facilities catering to its residents.

The area's history is subtly present in its place names and the remaining green spaces, such as Ightenhill Park. A notable local landmark is the Singing Ringing Tree, a wind-powered sound sculpture located on the moorland heights above the residential streets, offering panoramic views back across the town. This open upland edge provides a distinct contrast to the settled areas below.

Area overview

On average Habergham & Ightenhill has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Habergham & Ightenhill is £47,426 per year. There are 3 schools in Habergham & Ightenhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Habergham & Ightenhill is home to around 7,075 people, with a population density of about 1,253.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Habergham & Ightenhill Population
7,075
Population density
1,253.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.84(-17%)
Burglary
5.65(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-46%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,769
95.72%
Pakistani
52
0.74%
Other White
41
0.58%
Irish
33
0.47%
Indian
30
0.42%
Total population: 7,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,743
29.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,156
19.65%
No qualifications
1,138
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
755
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,883

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,327
44.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,119
37.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
8.24%
Other social rented
176
5.85%
Social rents from council
82
2.73%
Total households: 3,009

Property prices in Habergham & Ightenhill

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £310K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Habergham & Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £493,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£307,500£262
Semi-Detached28£180,000£209
Terraced17£130,000£129
Flats1£40,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Habergham & Ightenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,750£125,000£97,500
2017£205,000£126,000£84,475
2018£207,500£130,500£93,500
2019£220,495£130,000£97,500
2020£227,995£150,000£98,500
2021£239,995£143,000£119,950
2022£264,995£183,995£135,000
2023£276,995£180,000£114,500
2024£275,000£175,000£125,000
2025£295,000£183,750£129,950
2026£300,000£187,500£107,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£155£111
2017£179£162£102
2018£186£154£110
2019£192£178£94
2020£198£188£125
2021£215£199£149
2022£239£221£139
2023£245£221£114
2024£242£203£132
2025£254£206£142
2026£269£198£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Habergham & Ightenhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Habergham & Ightenhill

Is Habergham & Ightenhill safe?

Habergham & Ightenhill records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Habergham & Ightenhill?

The median sale price in Habergham & Ightenhill is £225,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Habergham & Ightenhill?

Habergham & Ightenhill has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Habergham & Ightenhill?

Habergham & Ightenhill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Habergham & Ightenhill sits around rank 17,608 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Habergham & Ightenhill?

The average household income in Habergham & Ightenhill is around £47,426 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Habergham & Ightenhill

BB128TX

Cornfield Grove

BB126AB

Middlesex Avenue

BB120HT

Hunters Drive

BB120EY

The Chase

BB126LA

All Saints Close

BB126AF

Berkshire Avenue

BB120TG

Norham Close

BB120LT

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB126DA

Hereford Avenue

BB126BE

Caernarvon Avenue

BB128UA

Cornfield Grove

BB120XH

Brookford Close

BB128BF

Southern Court

BB120TF

Longton Road

BB128AU

Castlerigg Drive

BB128XA

Calva Close

BB126NN

Padiham Road

BB126ET

Wardley Close

BB128UX

Cartmel Drive

BB126NW

Scott Street

BB120RP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB126AU

Cardigan Avenue

BB126AS

Sycamore Avenue

BB120EH

Foxcroft

BB129AT

Barrowford Road

BB126PB

All Saints Close

BB120TW

Alnwick Close

BB126TE

Padiham Road

BB128AB

Avondale Avenue

BB126AR

Devon Grove

BB126ES

Tate Close

BB126BX

New Palace Court

BB126DN

Portal Grove

BB126DQ

Sycamore Avenue

BB126LG

Kiddrow Lane

BB126TD

Padiham Road

BB126BW

Gaskell Drive

BB120PY

Pendle Way

BB126LH

Kiddrow Lane

BB126NX

Byron Street

BB126BZ

Durham Avenue

BB120LU

Skiddaw Close

BB128AZ

Kirkfell Drive

BB128AR

Grisedale Drive

BB126TG

Padiham Road

BB120EX

Clover Crescent

BB126AY

Anglesey Avenue

BB126BS

Crain Close

BB126DD

Cunningham Grove

BB120JD

Wellfield Drive

BB128AT

Castlerigg Drive

BB120LN

Herschel Avenue

BB120TA

Helvellyn Drive

BB128UN

Cumbrian Way

BB128UQ

Troutbeck Close

BB128TW

Loweswater Crescent

BB126BN

Butterworth Close

BB120TD

Scafell Close

BB120PA

The Meadows

BB128AL

Maybury Avenue

BB128UB

Cornfield Grove

BB126BU

Foster Drive

BB120HU

Bramley Avenue

BB126DB

Surrey Avenue

BB126BA

Glamorgan Grove

BB126LQ

Hambledon Terrace

BB120LW

Fairbairn Avenue

BB120PB

The Spinney

BB120EZ

Harefield Rise

BB126NP

Moore Street

BB126TF

Padiham Road

BB120HQ

Fallowfield Drive

BB126TA

Padiham Road

BB126LJ

Mercer Street

BB126ER

Manders Close

BB120TR

Hutton Drive

BB128AN

Manor Road

BB128UW

Lorton Close

BB126TB

Padiham Road

BB126NL

Campbell Street

BB126SZ

Padiham Road

BB126TQ

Padiham Road

BB128UY

Lingmoor Drive

BB120JB

Parkwood Avenue

BB126DG

Norfolk Avenue

BB126EF

Padiham Road

BB120HR

Westwood Road

BB126NS

Lytton Street

BB128AA

Watt Street

BB120RW

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB128UP

Arkwright Street

BB128UG

Kentmere Close

BB120HP

Ighten Road

BB128AX

Ightenhill Park Mews

BB126BT

Cunliffe Drive

BB126BL

Brunton Close

BB126AE

Bedfordshire Avenue

BB120LS

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB126BB

Sycamore Avenue

BB120LL

Ightenhill Park Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.